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GU21-3207-1
File No. 3180-1/S360/S370-06
Model 1 Display Station
User's Guide

Second Edition (January1985)
This major revision makes obsolete GU21 -3207-0. Changes or additions tothe text and
lllustrtins are indicated bya vertical line tothe left ofthe changes or additions.
Changes are periodically made tothe information herein; and such changes will be
reported in subsequent revisions or Technical Nesletters.
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©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1984,1985

Display Station Problems
Display Station Setup
Display Station Operation
Messages and Error Codes
How to Obtain IBM Service
Appendixes A and B

ABOUT THIS MANUAL V
Purpose of This Manual v
Organisation ofThis Manual v
Summary ofChanges vi
IfYou Need More Information vi
CHAPTER 1.3180 SETUP PROCEDURE 1
Section 1. WhatShould Be Done Prior to Setup 1
Section 2. Setting Upthe DisplayStation 5
Section 3. Enteringthe DisplayStation ModelIDand the Keyboard
ID 14
Section 4. Connecting The DisplayStation 19
CHAPTER 2. LEARNING TO OPERATE THE DISPLAY
STATION 23
Cleaning 23
Adjusting TheSlopeofthe Keyboard 24
Adjusting the Display 25
Operator Information Area 26
Keyboards 27
Power Switch 29
Security Keylock 29
DisplayStation Adjustments 30
AdjustingBrightness 30
Adjusting Contrast 30
Adjusting Alarm Volume 30
AdjustingKeyboardClickerVolume 30
Turningthe KeyboardClickerOn or Off 31
Turningthe Cursor
Blink On or Off 31
SelectingCursorStyle 31
Selecting Nomialor Reverse Image 31
Selecting DualCase/Mono Case (A,a) 31
Selecting Extended Display 31
Selecting Display Dim 31
Special Display StationAdjustments 31
Selecting KeyboardID 32
Selecting ModelID 32
Selecting KeyboardNumericLock 32
Typewriter-Like Keyboard 34typewriter/APL Keyboard 34
Alt Shift 35
Shift 35
Lock 35
Alphabet, Symbol,and Punctuation Mark 35
Dup 35
Field Mark 35
PA1 and PA2 35
Spacebar 37
Cursor Control 37
New Line 37
Tab 37
Back Tab 37
Home 37
Horizontal Positioning 37
DoubleSpeed Horizontal Positioning 38
Vertical Positioning 38
Backspace 38
Fwd and Back 38
Numeric Pad 39
Attn 39
Sys Rq 39
Clear 39
CursrSel ^
Er Inp 41
Erase EOF 41
Print 41
Ident 41
Play 41
Test 41
Setup 41
Recrd 41
Reset 42
DvCnl 42
Insert 42
Delete 42
Enter 43
PF1 - PF24 43
Record 43
Play ^
CHAPTER 3. OPERATOR MESSAGES AND ERROR CODES 45
OperatorMessages 45
Readiness andSystem Connection Symbols 46
Do Not Enter (Input-Inhibited) Messages 47
Reminders
X.21 Switched Network 52
Shifts and Modes 53
DeviceDependent 53
Character Highlighting 54
Printer Status 54
Cursor Location 54
Four-Digit ErrorCodes 55
CHAPTER 4. FIXINGDISPLAYSTATION PROBLEMS 59
Customer Problem Analysis and Resolution (CPAR) 59
CPAR Assistance 59
How To Use This Chapter 59
ReferenceFigures 61
CPAR Procedures 62
CHAPTER 5. ELEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURES 97
How to Obtain IBM Service 97
ElementExchangeand Replacement 98
Display Element Removal and Replacement 99
Keyboard Element Removal and Replacement 105
LogicElementRemovaland Replacement 107
Cable Attachment Module Removal and Replacement 111
Packing Instructions 113
Display Element 113
Logic Element 114
KeyboardElement 114
Cable Attachment Module or PowerCord 115
APPENDIX A. BLANK TEMPLATE FOR CUSTOMER
MODIFIABLE KEYBOARD 117
INDEX "9
Contents iii

Purpose of This Manual
About This Manual
This manual is for operators and supervisory personnel of the IBM 3180 Display
Station.
This manual can be used as alearning tool as well as a source of reference
information. It describes how to:
Set up the display station
Enter, modify, and remove information
Use and understand the function of each key
Respond to messages and error codes
Perform common operator tasks
Respond to problems
Exchange elements
Pack elements that need replacing
Obtain service from IBM
Organisation of This Manual
This manual is divided into chapters and appendixes:
Chapter 1explains how to set up and check out the 3180 Display Station. (This
does not include setup instructions for any features.)
Chapter 2 explains how to operate the display station, use the various keys, make
display and keyboard adjustments, and use the record and play functions.
Chapter 3lists the operator messages and error codes, their explanations, and
recovery procedures.
Chapter 4 explains how to determine which hardware element is failing through
protslem analysis.
Chapter 5 explains how to exchange, remove and replace failing elements and
how to obtain service from IBM.
Appendix A contains a sample IBM Service/Replacement Order Form.
Appendix B explains how to Modify Keyboard Keytops.
About This Manual

Summary of Changes
New information has been added to this manual to support the typewriter/APL
keyboard.
If You Need More Information
You may wish to refer to one of the following publications:
• IBM 3180 Display Station Keyboard Template Assignment Sheet and
Display Screen Layout Sheet, GX21-9467, provides row and column layout
of the display screen. The sheet can be used by a programmer to develop
screens and can also be filled out for the operator as a run sheet.
• IBM 3180 Model 1 Display Station Introduction and Preinstallation Planning
Manual. GA21-9465.
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CHAPTER 1. 3180 SETUP PROCEDURE 1
Section 1. What Should Be Done Prior to Setup 1
Section 2. Setting Up the Display Station 5
Section 3. Entering the Display Station Model ID and the
Keyboard ID 14
Section 4. Connecting
the Display Station 19
Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure

Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure
SECTION 1. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO SETUP
Before you begin to set up the 3180, make sure that:
• The physical and electrical preparation for your 3180 complies with the
requirements in the IBM 3180 Mode! 11ntroduction and Preinstaflation
Planning Manual, GA21 -9465.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
The power cord and plug (when supplied) on your display station have
been approved for use with this display station and meets the existing
testing laboratory/test house standards. For your safety,the power cord
and plug must be connected to a properly wired and earthed outlet. An
improperlywired outlet or plug can place hazardous voltages on
accessible metal parts of this display station. The customer is
responsible for the outlet wiring.
Ifit
becomes necessary to change the power cord or plug or if the outlet
is improperly wired, have the change made according to local or national
code. A new power cord may be ordered from your IBM sales
representative.
• The system or controlunityou are connectingyour3180 to is set up and
operating.
- The term system refers to the controlling or highest level system
in a configuration.
- The term control unit refers to acontrolling device that
coordinates work station operation with system operation.
• Youhave a floor plan identifying the location and work station ID of your
3180.
If the preceding items have been completed, continue with this setup
procedure. If you are not sure or cannot check off all the preceding items,
ask the person who planned the setup.
Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure 1

SAFETY PRECAUTION
The display element should be moved to Its highest position before it is
moved from one location to another (refer to step 2.2):
After yourdisplaystation has been unpacked, make sure you have ailof the
following:
• Display Element
Security Keys
Logic Element
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Keyboard Element
Keyboard Template

Cable Attachment Module
A
Power Cord
Repair Identification Tags (located on the back of the display element)
Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure 3

Notes:
1. Save all packaging material for use if service is required.
2. Check that the security keys are in the envelope taped to the top of the top
of the display element.
3. Record the key identification number in case the keys are lost and
replacement is needed.
4. If you use special keyboard keytops, use Appendix B for the installation
instructions and the form for recording the location of special keys.

SECTION 2. SETTING UP THE DISPLAY STATION
2.1
Remove the repair identification (RID) tags from the back of the
display element.
Place them on the logic element and on the keyboard element
in the positions shown below.
Note: Service cannot be obtained unless these tags have been
installed. Once they have been installed, do not attempt to
remove them.
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Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure 5

2.2
Adjust the display element:
• Pushinthe side knobsand pull the display element up
until it stops.
Tilt the display element forward.
• Remove the tape from the back of the display element.
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Place the keyboard in front of the display element and
position the keyboard template on the keyboard.
Remove the plastic covering from the keyboard cable by
pulling straight out. (Some cables may not have a
plastic covering.)
Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure 7

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Make sure the lever on the bottom of the logic element
is turned to the open position.
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CAUTION
When performing the following step, do not touch anything on
the inside of the logic element except the tape.
Remove the aluminum foil from the logic element; then remove
the tape from the connector.
Aluminum
Taoe ©J Foil
Fconnectoo

Make sure the two locking bars on the right latches of
the logic element are pushed as shown below.
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Latches
Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure

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Slide the locking bars on the right latches as shown
below.
Locking Bars

Turn the lever on the bottom of the logic element to the
closed position.
Closed
Chapter 1. 3180 Setup Procedure 11

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Section 3, Entering the
Display Station Model ID
and the Keyboard ID